Flores v. A & Z Tobacco, LLC

hi agree with the majority’s treatment of the waiver argument and the nonpayment of the judgment for the alleged reason that it was beyond the employer’s control. I disagree, however, with their treatment of what constitutes a final and nonappealable judgment. I would, therefore, reverse and not award any penalties or fees.

I agree that a binding and enforceable compromise was reached under both Article 3071 of the Code of Civil Procedure and La.R.S. 23:1272(A) which governs compromises under workers’ compensation laws. The defendant does not and cannot dispute this fact and its settlement…